Part IV

Safety

Safety and Health on Ships

Safety of submersible and supporting apparatus
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1
This section applies to any submersible or supporting apparatus—
a
operated within United Kingdom waters, or
b
launched or operated from, or comprising, a United Kingdom ship.
2
The Secretary of State may make regulations —
a
for the safety of submersible and supporting apparatus;
b
for the prevention of accidents in or near submersible or supporting apparatus;
c
for the safety, health and welfare of persons on or in submersible and supporting apparatus;
d
for prohibiting or otherwise restricting the operation of any submersible apparatus except in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under the regulations; and
e
for the registration of submersible apparatus.
3
Schedule 2 shall have effect for supplementing the provisions of this section.
4
In this section—
- “apparatus” includes any vessel, vehicle or hovercraft, any structure, any diving plant or equipment and any other form of equipment;
- “specified” means specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this section;
- “submersible apparatus” means any apparatus used, or designed for use, in supporting human life on or under the bed of any waters or elsewhere under the surface of any waters; and
- “supporting apparatus” means any apparatus used, or designed for use, in connection with the operation of any submersible apparatus.